The Arc Mercer News

Determination, sportsmanship, and months of hard work were on full display as several Arc Mercer consumers recently represented the agency at the Special Olympics Summer Games, competing alongside athletes from across New Jersey in Track & Field, Bocce, and Softball events. The competition provided consumers with an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities, build confidence, and experience the excitement of participating in one of the state's premier sporting events f

The Arc Mercer’s Coaster Club has spent the summer making monthly trips to Six Flags Great Adventure, giving consumers the opportunity to enjoy thrilling rides, build friendships, and experience all the excitement the park has to offer. During their most recent visit, the group took a journey through the Six Flags Wild Safari. While recreation is always about having fun, experiences like the safari offer additional opportunities for learning, discovery, and community engageme

Community events often provide a glimpse into the impact local organizations have beyond their walls. For the Arc Mercer, this year's participation in Bordentown City's Spring Festival showcased not only the talents of the individuals it serves, but also an innovative vision for creating new opportunities through horticulture. The annual festival brought together residents, families, local businesses, and community organizations for a day of celebration, shopping, and connect

Every recreation outing represents more than a day on the calendar. It represents an opportunity for someone to build confidence, strengthen friendships, experience something new, and become more connected to their community. That commitment to meaningful engagement continues to be a priority throughout Arc Mercer's Residential Services. During the first six months of 2026, residential staff organized 1,889 community recreation outings for the individuals who live in the agen

Step into the Arc Mercer’s Campus Day Program lately, and you will instantly feel the vibrant energy of self-expression. The art program has always been a hub for innovation, but a recent project has truly taken creativity to a new level. Consumers recently collaborated on a series of incredible, large-scale paper chain art pieces. Far from a simple craft, these colorful, sweeping creations required hours of dedication, transforming individual links into massive, cohesive wor

As the music played across Miracle League Field and kickballs flew through the warm spring air, something special was happening. Consumers, residential staff, and officers from the Hamilton Police Department gathered together for what was supposed to be a community kickball game. By the end of the day, it had become something much more, a celebration of friendship, inclusion, and the relationships that make The Arc Mercer feel like family. For many of the individuals we suppo